Cast & creator

Alice Nunn

1927-10-10 (died at 60) Jacksonville, Florida, USAIMDb

Best known for The Mike Douglas Show, The Love Boat, Murder, She Wrote

Alice Nunn was an American actress known for her memorable performances in film and television. She appeared in various movies and TV shows, often in eccentric or character roles. Nunn gained recognition for her role as Large Marge in "Pee-wee's Big Adventure," where her brief but unforgettable appearance left a lasting impression on audiences. Along with the clown surgeon scene, Nunn's character Large Marge, a ghostly truck driver who gives Pee-wee a lift, provides the biggest scare of the movie via stop-motion animation. Nunn was only 60 when she passed away in 1988 following a heart attack. Nunn's contributions to entertainment, particularly her notable performance in "Pee-wee's Big Adventure," remain cherished among fans of the movie.

Movies

film credits

Series

television credits

Career

1961–1987 · acting roles

Credit score

6.5

average across scored titles

Signature credits

Known for

Ordered by popularity

★ 5.8

The Mike Douglas Show

Self · 1961

★ 6.3

The Love Boat

The Harridan · 1977

★ 7.5

Murder, She Wrote

Henrietta · 1984

★ 7.5

Knight Rider

Nurse · 1982

★ 7.6

Happy Days

Acting · 1974

Across film & television

Filmography (39)

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Alice Nunn